Work that deals with theory of existentialism comes in the category of “existentialist literature”. Existentialism is added in literature to show existence.
Category: Drama
“Waiting for Godot” as an Absurd Play | Absurd Theater Characteristics
Samuel Beckett had largest contribution in “Absurd Theater”. His play “Waiting for Godot” also belonged to the same category and was called an absurd play.
Dr. Faustus as a Tragic Hero | As Per “Poetics” by Aristotle
Dr. Faustus is definitely a tragic hero as per parameters, given in “Poetics” by Aristotle: noble, neither good nor bad, suffers, falls from prosperity.
Importance of Being Earnest Characters | Major and Minor | Oscar Wilde
The Importance of Being Earnest Characters: Jack Worthing, Algernon Moncrieff, Gwendoline, Cecily, Lady Bracknell, Miss Prism, Dr. Chasuble, Lane, Merriman
The Importance of Being Earnest Themes | Issues Covered by O. Wilde
The main purpose of Oscar Wilde was to satirize the upper-class Victorian society. He has presented many other themes in “Importance of Being Earnest”.
Importance of Being Earnest as a social satire | Vanity of Victorian Class
Many incidents are there in “Importance of Being Earnest” which demonstrate that the play was written for social satire. Wilde tries to cover every aspect.
Oedipus Rex as a Tragedy of Aristotle: Tragedy of Fate or Character
Aristotle, Greek philosopher and author of Poetics, mentioned Oedipus Rex as ideal tragedy but numerous critics do not consider it a tragedy
Oedipus Rex as A Tragic Hero | Aristotle’s Views Rejected
Aristotle ignored the concept of fate while saying that Oedipus Rex suffered due to hubris. He mistakenly considered Oedipus Rex an ideal tragic hero. While watching play, audience sees Oedipus Rex mere victim of circumstances. Oedipus Rex can only be called a perfect tragic hero if his actions are responsible for his sufferings and not his fate.
Oedipus Rex Characters | Majors and Minors
characters are: Oedipus Rex (hero), Jocaste (wife), Creon (uncle), King Laius (father), Ismene (daughter), Polynices (son), Chorus (singers).
Oedipus Rex Themes | Vision of Greek Writer Sophocles
Sophocles, shows the “relation of man with god”, thus, God Vs. Man, Pride, Intellectual blindness and discovery of truth are major themes of Oedipus Rex. Sophocles knew that well knitted themes of Oedipus Rex is main reason behind fame of this play.
